Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire says he’s a big a big believer in the need for the club to have a bigger presence in Campbelltown and Macarthur. Speaking exclusively to the South West Voice in Macarthur this morning during training at Campbelltown Sports Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s crucial match againstRead more »
When a company or a government goes down the path of rebranding, the first question that arises is: how much is it going to cost the business or the ratepayers. The second is: what will be the benefit of changing a logo. Local radio personality Josh Webster told this morning’sRead more »
Winners of major sporting awards have a great back story and some are better than others. Rory Southwell, the 2019 South West Sydney Academy of Sport athlete of the year, is right up there as one of the best. The 15 year old BMX champion from Harrington Park who acceptedRead more »
Warren Morrison wears at least three hats, metaphorically speaking: one as a Campbelltown councillor, another as a businessman and a third as the chairman of the 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur. The third hat requires him to frequently go to Campbelltown Hospital to talk to doctors and nurses andRead more »
Meet Nalina Okey, a rising star of the film industry at the age of 21. Ms Okey, who arrived in Australia – and Campbelltown – from Vietnam in 2012, did not endear herself to her parents when she told them of her intentions to get involved in film making. “ThisRead more »
Kevin Maggs has undergone three liver transplants since 2004 after contracting hepatitis C at the age of 19 following a blood transfusion. The Gledswood Hills father has been a donor recipient trailblazer, with transplants now completed differently as a result of his experiences. The 57-year-old’s story is being highlighted duringRead more »
Louise Azzopardi has a message for any young woman thinking of embarking on a career in a traditionally male domain like trades. “If that’s what you want to do, just do it and don’t let anything or anyone stop you,’’ she says. “If you work hard and you’re good atRead more »
The launch of Macarthur FC Bulls on Wednesday, May 15 will forever be etched in the memory of the 600 people who were there. Each announcement drew an excited applause from the audience, but the decibel level went up a notch when the black, white and ochre logos of theRead more »
Susanne Jones has lived in Campbelltown all her life. She also has a passion for labyrinths. This morning she joined MP Greg Warren and Cr Meg Oates to mark the completion of work on Campbelltown’s very own labyrinth at Hurley Park. Ms Jones, who lives near the park, came upRead more »
Former soldier turned MP Greg Warren has been promoted to the shadow ministry on new Labor leader Jodi McKay’s frontbench. The Campbelltown MP accepted a request from Ms McKay, pictured above, to serve as Labor’s shadow minister for veterans affairs, shadow minister for local government and shadow minister for WesternRead more »
Plans for a $45 million tower in Dumaresq Street could be the game changer Campbelltown needs to grow its central business district. The 14 storey development was approved with three levels of commercial and 11 residential in December 2018 The developer has met with council and is in the processRead more »
There won’t be any half measures when Macarthur Astronomical Society celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. It has joined forces with One Giant Leap Australia for a full day dedicated to that momentous day, including having seven current and former scientists from NASA present a series ofRead more »
